PLANT OP SUPERVISOR- COMFORT CARE NURSING CENTER

South Central Regional Medical Center; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center is seeking a Plant Operations & EVS Coordinator in Laurel, MS. The role provides oversight of maintenance, grounds, and environmental services to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant facility.

The position requires supervisory experience, familiarity with infection prevention, and knowledge of life-safety standards, with involvement in quality improvement and staff development as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience in plant operations, maintenance, or environmental services.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory and life-safety standards.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, grounds, and environmental services operations.
• Ensure a clean, organized, safe, and compliant environment.
• Coordinate and monitor staff assignments for maintenance and EVS teams.
• Participate in quality improvement, QAPI activities, and regulatory readiness.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and staff development.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Infection prevention knowledge

Life-safety standards knowledge

Preventive maintenance programs

Staff training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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PLANT OP SUPERVISOR- COMFORT CARE NURSING CENTER

Full Time First/Mid-Level Mgrs Laurel, MS, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2049

Plant Operations & EVS Coordinator

Job Title: Plant Operations & EVS Coordinator

Department: Plant Operations / Environmental Services

Full Time/PRN: Full Time

Job Summary

The Plant Operations & EVS Coordinator provides oversight of maintenance, grounds, and environmental services operations. This position ensures a clean, organized, safe, and efficient environment while maintaining regulatory compliance and organizational standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and understand verbal and written communication.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous maintenance and environmental services experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in plant operations, maintenance, or environmental services.
• Experience working in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory and life-safety standards.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and staff training.
• Maintain facility systems, equipment, and grounds through preventive maintenance and repair activities.
• Coordinate and monitor maintenance and environmental services staff assignments.
• Develop and improve housekeeping and environmental service programs.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and staff development.
• Evaluate employee work performance and provide coaching as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement and QAPI activities.
• Train staff on equipment operation, chemical safety, and proper tool usage.
• Oversee facility cleaning schedules and master cleaning plans.
• Conduct inspections to ensure a safe, sanitary, and compliant environment.
• Coordinate routine maintenance projects and special projects.
• Monitor departmental logs, reports, and communications.
• Manage purchasing of equipment, supplies, and chemicals.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, disaster planning, and fire drills.
• Refer policy changes and contract decisions to the Nursing Home Administrator.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Expectations

• Maintain a positive and professional image of the organization.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, infection prevention, and accountability.
• Maintain competency and knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Comply with all organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service consistent with organizational values.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform overhead lifting.
• Ability to lift and carry more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.